For Stevieontay Burnz, becoming a recording artist was not the beginning of his story—it was another chapter in a journey that had already taken him through entrepreneurship, creativity, and the evolving world of cannabis culture.

Raised with music around him, Burnz developed an appreciation for the craft at an early age. Watching his father perform as a drummer and spending time around his father’s band gave him an early glimpse into the world of music. Years later, those childhood experiences would become part of the inspiration behind his decision to pursue music himself.

But before stepping behind the microphone, Burnz was focused on building a business.

From Southern Maryland to a Growing Brand

Burnz founded The Southern Maryland Experience, a cannabis and hemp brand that began in Southern Maryland and eventually expanded into North Carolina. Building the company gave him experience in branding, entrepreneurship, and operating in an industry where circumstances can change quickly.

That experience helped shape the way he approaches his creative career today.

Instead of treating music as an entirely separate world, Burnz has brought the same independent mindset from business into the studio. He is developing his music, visuals, brand identity, and audience while maintaining control over the direction of his career.

A Sound Built From Real Experiences

Burnz’s music reflects the different environments and experiences that have influenced his life.

His catalog includes songs such as “Hard to Breathe” and “Midnight on the Dash,” each representing another part of his developing artistic identity. His latest release, “Wax Wizardry,” explores another subject closely connected to his background.

Released September 30, the song draws inspiration from cannabis concentrates, hash, extraction, and the culture surrounding the craft. Rather than simply presenting cannabis as a theme, the record reflects an area of knowledge and experience that has been connected to Burnz’s entrepreneurial world for years.

Still, cannabis is only one part of the bigger picture.

Burnz’s creative direction also incorporates relationships, business, ambition, everyday pressure, personal experiences, and the realities of pursuing something independently.

A Busy October Release Schedule

“Wax Wizardry” is not being presented as a standalone moment. It is part of a larger release schedule that continues throughout October.

Burnz is scheduled to follow the September 30 release with “Married to Mary” on October 7. “Terp Temple” is scheduled for October 14, followed by “The Experience” on October 21.

The sequence of releases contributes to the larger Burnz and Beyond project, giving listeners a broader look at the world Burnz is creating through his music.

With each release, he continues experimenting with his sound while building a catalog that reflects his experiences rather than limiting himself to one particular identity.

More Than an Artist

What separates Burnz’s journey from a traditional artist story is the fact that music is only one part of what he is building.

His background as an entrepreneur has influenced the way he thinks about independence, branding, persistence, and long-term growth. Those lessons now play a role in his approach to music.

At the same time, The Southern Maryland Experience continues to represent an important part of his entrepreneurial journey.

Together, the business and music sides of Burnz’s career show an individual developing multiple creative paths at the same time.

Looking Ahead

Stevieontay Burnz is continuing to build his career one release at a time, using his personal history and entrepreneurial experience as material for an evolving artistic identity.

His story began with Southern Maryland, family connections to music, and a willingness to create something independently. Today, that foundation is expanding into music, visual storytelling, branding, and a growing catalog of releases.

With “Wax Wizardry” now available and several additional songs scheduled for October, Burnz is entering a new stage of his creative journey.

Rather than following a predetermined formula, he is allowing his experiences to shape where the music goes next.

Official Artist Website: www.stevieontay.info
Listen on Spotify: [Spotify artist link]
The Southern Maryland Experience: www.thesomdexp.com